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Bp Gulf Science Data Reveals Ineffectual Subsea Dispersant Injection For The Macondo Blowout, Claire B. Paris-Limouzy, Igal Berenshtein, Marica L. Trillo, Robin Faillettaz, Maria J. Olascoaga, Zachary M. Aman, Michael Schlüter, Samantha B. Joye
Bp Gulf Science Data Reveals Ineffectual Subsea Dispersant Injection For The Macondo Blowout, Claire B. Paris-Limouzy, Igal Berenshtein, Marica L. Trillo, Robin Faillettaz, Maria J. Olascoaga, Zachary M. Aman, Michael Schlüter, Samantha B. Joye
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After the Deepwater Horizon oil platform explosion, an estimated 172.2 million gallons of gas-saturated oil was discharged uncontrollably into the Gulf of Mexico, causing the largest deep-sea blowout in history. In an attempt to keep the oil submerged, massive quantities of the chemical dispersant Corexit® 9500 were deployed 1522 m deep at the gushing riser pipe of the Macondo prospect’s wellhead. Understanding the effectiveness of this unprecedented subsea dispersant injection (SSDI) is critical because deep-water drilling is increasing worldwide. Here we use the comprehensive BP Gulf Science Data (GSD) to quantify petroleum dynamics throughout the 87-day long blowout. The …